Asphyxial Strangulation Syndrome

Asphyxial strangulation syndrome is a serious and common complication of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. It occurs in children who were born with this pathology, and is characterized by high intrathoracic pressure, which can lead to asphyxia (suffocation) and other complications.

Asphyxial strangulation syndrome occurs because the baby's intestines move into the pleural areas, where they are exposed to high pressure. This pressure is caused by the chest being compressed and the baby breathing quickly and shallowly. As a result, the lungs cannot receive enough oxygen,

Asphyxial strangulation syndrome is an unpleasant complication after congenital diagnoses such as pulmonary aneurysm, pulmonary embolism, and polycythemia. The course of this disease is very difficult for the patient.

The essence of this syndrome is that due to increased intrathoracic pressure as a result of incorrect position of the intestines inside the chest, the baby’s respiratory system is blocked